Senior Advocacy Associate

The European Centre for Democracy and Human Rights (ECDHR - http://www.ecdhr.org/) seeks a dynamic and experienced senior advocacy associate ready to help plan and execute advocacy strategies that advance support for human rights in GCC and the MENA Region. This position reports to the Executive Director and is located in Beirut.     
Education Requirements
BA, MA preferred
Employment Type
Full Time 
Professional Level 
Job Function
Advocacy  
Responsibilities:
 
Outreach to the NGO and Think Tank Community/Government

Serve as primary point of contact for interactions with government officials, NGOs and think tanks, as well as with key missions and other mechanisms at the U.N.

Develop and strengthen relationships with the NGO and think tank community; Represent ECDHR at coalition meetings, conferences and events

Attend relevant events to keep up with the latest policy developments and to represent ECDHR's interests

Monitor human rights abuses and other developments in the region, particularly as they relate to ECDHR’s advocacy and government affairs outreach 

Project Management

Develop and execute coordinated NGO advocacy campaigns addressing human rights and policy issues of interest to ECDHR scope of work

Research, analyze, and synthesize information and data about the human rights situation in the region to accurately document violations and develop advocacy initiatives

Research and author reports, white papers, briefing memos, letters, and other advocacy materials

Manage and execute ECDHR’s grant and projects 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Manage staff and interns

Implement projects assigned by the executive director, who will not be in the office 
Qualifications and Skills:

2-3 years of experience

MA in international relations, international law, public policy, or related field a plus

Prior experience working in a government affairs and/or advocacy capacity is desired

Demonstrated experience with online advocacy, research and report writing preferred

A proven track record of strong project management, including planning and execution of advocacy strategies

Ability to prioritize, implement and deliver high-quality advocacy programs, sometimes within tight timelines and with minimal supervision

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to thrive in a collaborative working environment

Strong knowledge of the Gulf region and human rights preferred

Proficiency in Arabic, English, and French (reading, writing, and speaking) 
ECDHR offers a competitive compensation package.
 
To apply, please send a resume, letter of interest, three references, and a brief, unedited writing sample to [email protected], and include “Senior Advocacy Associate” in the subject line.